Infrastructure Meeting 04/29/15 06:00 PM

Meeting Date: 04/29/15 06:00 PM

Meeting Type: Regular

Location: Will & Ariel Durant Library, 7140 Sunset Blvd.

Details:

Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council

Infrastructure Committee

Wednesday, April 29, 6:00 pm

Agenda

Location: Will & Ariel Durant Public Library, 7140 Sunset Blvd.

The Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council invites you to learn more about how the Department of Water and Power is maintaining and upgrading our water infrastructure. There will be a brief presentation by DWP personnel, followed by a question and answer period.

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6:00

Introduction

6:10

Presentation on Water Infrastructure in HHWNC Area by DWP Staff

6:40

Questions

7:30

Adjournment

Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council

Infrastructure Committee Meeting

Wednesday, April 29, 6:00 pm

Minutes

The meeting was held at the Will & Ariel Durant Public Library, 7140 Sunset Blvd..

Casey Maddren, HHWNC Infrastructure Chair calls Meeting to Order 6:05PM

Opening Remarks by Infrastructure Chair Casey Maddren.

Tonight we will discuss the Drought and DWP staff will offer updates on water, water infrastructure and answer questions. The Colorado River is down, can’t depend on LA Aqueduct, wells in San Fernando Valley shut down. Can the DWP address water infrastructure unless water without raising rates? The DWP cannot maintain/upgrade water ifrastructure with the current money allocated.

Introductions of DWP Guest Presenters:

Steven Cole
Water System
Manager of Water Utility Engineering

Eric Shavely
Western District
Water Utility Superintendent

Alvin Bautista
Water System
Manager of Distribution Engineering

Elia Sun..attending for
Jesus Gonzalez
Western District Engineer

DWP Guests Presentation:

1) Water System Overview….
      LADWP…
       Nation's Largest Municipal Utility
       Supply Water to 3.8 million residents
       Water system is large and complex:
            7,200 miles of pipe
            144 tanks and reservoirs
             465 sq. miles
        Budget of 1.5 billion in FY13-14

2) Water Supply
      Key Points:
         90% Reliant on Imported Water
         Water Supply Changes
Discussion:
         Water supply:Colorado River ..
           Lion share of Colorado River Aqueduct water goes to Agriculture.
           Water Supply usually was 70% from the state..30% from Colorado River..
           Colorado River is Federal. Farmers draw alot of water from Shasta..
          Feds set it up for Farmers.
          Now it's 50-50%. Depends on Snow Melt.
          Colorado ..is in a 10 year drought.
           Increased demands from the other states is making supply decrease.
          Offer incentives, rain barrels to capture water.
          Offer incentives to change to artificial turf.

3) Water System Within HHWNC…Water Infrastructure HHWNC
       Key Points:
           Multiple Water Facilities
           Redundant Water Distribution System
           High Quality Water
Discussion:
            Supply Facilities: L.A. Reservoir (HHWNC), Upper Stone Canyon Reservoir,
            Lower Stone Canyon Reservoir, Franklin Reservoir, North Hollywood Reservoir,
           Eagle Rock Reservoir.

4) Impacts to Water System Resulting From Recent Residential & Commercial Developments.
         Performed Comprehensive Assessment to Evaluate Impacts:
             Cumulative Impacts – 2010 Urban Water Management Plan.
             Project Specific Impacts – Water Supply Assessment .
         Evaluations Concluded:
              Confirmed Availability of Water Supply.
               Water System Improvements are Necessary at Some Locations to
              Support Developments.
               Improvements Include: Upsize Pipelines, Additional Fire Protection, etc.
              Improvements will be Paid by Developers
Discussion:
        Angelenos have done a good job conserving water.
         Concerns about over development in HHWNC area and water supply…..
        DWP can't control development or population increase.
         In new multi-family developments, individual meters will have to be installed. Currently water costs are built into rent for apartment buildings, and units are not individually monitored.
         Going slowly due to technology, newer technology is evolving.
        Good technology won't impact ratepayers.
        Cumulative impacts are considered. Long term planning.
         Anticipated growth so there is enough water for L.A. as it grows.

    Alternative Ideas
         Making better use of water run off.
         Increase permeable surfaces.
         State water pumped into our aqueduct.
          Desalination was being explored a few years ago. DWP governing body stopped the exploration. Heal the Bay, etc. was against it. Rates would be higher.
         Metropolitan water is cheaper than desal.

5) Water System – Condition of Water Infrastructure in HHWNC
          120 miles of Pipeline in HHWNC.
          Average age of Pipeline is 70 years old.
          10% of Pipe has a "High Likelihood of Failure"
           Aging Water Infrastructure is a Concern and DWP is taking Action to Correct & Improve.

6) Water System Improvement Program – Pipeline Replacement Projects in HHWNC (next 5 years)

7) How Can DWP Further Help HHWNC
            Improve Lines of Communication.
            Notify NC of Upcoming DWP Projects.
            Monitor Large Residential & Commercial Developments.
             Continue with Upgrades to the Existing Water System Infrastructure.
            DWP Programs and Rebates.
            (Water Conservation, Water Recycling, etc.)

Infrastructure Chair thanks DWP Guests and Stakeholders….

Meeting Adjourned 7:40 PM